Sincerely | k.th.

9. Lanai

The boat docked on the island of Lanai, beautiful mass of land located in Maui County known for it's once pineapple plantation. I researched Hawaii awhile back when Taehyung first made the suggestion. Lanai was where I was most fascinated with.

The allure of the surrounding was breathtaking. I had to pinch myself just to make sure I was really here.

Taehyung reached for my hand and aided my exit from the boat. His infectious smile was painted on his face, gleaming with the sun. I couldn't help but smile too before noticing that his hand was still in mine while we began to walk.

This made my heart leap into my shoes...I'm not sure though if that is a normal response among friends.

He lead me to a car that was waiting for us.

Upon approaching it, Yoongi stepped out and opened the back passenger door. Taehyung released my hand allowing me inside. He stood out for a bit talking to Yoongi but I couldn't make out what they were saying. I reached in my bag for my phone, glanced down at it and noticed the series of text messages my brother sent.

I started filtering through them, answering them so he wouldn't worry. He knew of my sudden trip to Hawaii and he was just as shocked as I was when he learned who I was traveling with.

My brother teases me about Taehyung. First he called him imaginary and when I showed him a photo he accused me of catfishing some poor soul. After I showed him the room and views of Hawaii, now he thinks I'm being brainwashed and kidnapped.

Him and his stupidity.

I was aware of Taehyung's presence once he got inside the car while I was finishing up my text to my brother. I grinned to him before I put my phone away. He smiled at me.

"What?" I asked.

He made a cute, scrunchy face and shrugged. He can be such a little adorable bear. "I was just wondering when my day will come."

I raised an eyebrow on his vagueness. "Your day? What are you talking about?"

"That I could receive a text from you. Then maybe my friends won't think I made you up." He explained.

I couldn't help but chuckle at the irony of our thoughts.

"Didn't we agree writing for us was better? You learned English that way and my Hangul isn't the best but it was decipherable." I reminded.

Taehyung nodded. "Still, sometimes I wonder what you would sound like over the phone."

"The same as I do now I'm sure." I tried to dismiss.

Taehyung giggled. "Maybe...don't you want to know what I sound like?"

Where is the conversation going? I wondered before speaking. "Umm....I haven't given it much thought but if I had to answer now, I'd say pretty much the same as well."

"Hmm." He hummed. "Maybe."

Our drive came to an end. My breath hitched against my throat as I peered out of the window, in awe of the beautiful resort we arrived to. I looked over to Taehyung who winked at me before his door and mine opened.

I stepped out, gasping at the beauty of this building. This is too surreal.

"This way Kye." Taehyung's baritone shook me from what I could imagine was a doe eyed stare. So many questions pondered, why are we here at a resort was top of the list.

I glanced at Yoongi who walked behind us with a pleasant smile before we entered into the grande facility. We walked passed the front desk which wasn't as strange as Yoongi jetting in front and directing us to the elevators though Taehyung had already seemed aware of his surroundings. Once inside, Yoongi handed me a small envelope.